Quote Originally Posted by djbrow:
In talking to a few Republican strategists, there really was a general consensus.
Most are clear that Trump was Trump. Big on rhetoric, non-existent on policy, but with enough sweeping euphoric statements that resonate with an angry Republican electorate.
Carly Fiorini surprised a lot of people and is likely the smartest of the lot, which means most Republicans won't understand what she says. I will be watching her and imagine she would have some economic role in a Repub administration.
Rubio came across cool, confident, and collected, perhaps a candidate saving performance.
Most say Bush was the big loser. Seemed lost to me, lacking the ability to grab the attention of the voters.
It looks like Carson has been the recipient of a nice post-debate bounce. He will have to later answer for some very radical views.
Looking forward to the one in September.
Fair analysis ,but you skipped every liberals Republican and the hypocrisy of Rand Paul... the Libertarian wings attack dog. During the debate, Paul started the showdown at the outset of the debate ... Rand Paul accused Trump of "hedging his bets," on a third-party run ..
In the Bluegrass state there's a law on the books which states that you can only appear on the ballot once for any given election. It was designed to stop people from doing precisely what Rand is trying to do .. hedge his bets … and run for two offices at once. Senator and President..
..and on Monday, Paul released a three-page statement blasting Trump as a “fake conservative.”....lol ..a libertarian calling someone a 'fake conservative '..that's a hoot .
In fact, he should call his dad Ron one too..because as in 2008, and 2012 Ron Paul ultimately refused to endorse the ticket selected by the Republican Party. He said that there was no essential difference between Romney and his Democratic opponent, President Obama...
I will be watching her and imagine she would have some economic role in a Repub administration. 
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